The winter solstice is an important traditional festival in China, and people have always celebrated it on this day.

Generally speaking, the winter solstice is the second coldest Sunday in a year, usually on the third or fourth day from the bottom of December. There are many different customs on the winter solstice, including posting Spring Festival couplets, praying for good luck, eating jiaozi, holding family banquets and so on.

First, everyone sticks Spring Festival couplets

On the day of the winter solstice, people will stick Spring Festival couplets on their doors to express their wishes for the new year. There are auspicious meanings about health, happiness, happiness and reunion in Spring Festival couplets, which give people a good start.

Second, pray for good luck

On the winter solstice, people will pray for good luck in the new year, and there will be many special activities. For example, many churches will hold "reunion ceremonies" and issue traditional "New Year greeting cards"; Or flying kites, commonly known as "lanterns", pass on hope to the future and pray for blessings; There are also prayers for heaven and happiness and well-being.

Third, eat jiaozi

On the winter solstice, people often eat jiaozi. According to an ancient legend, jiaozi represents a complete and beautiful life and is also a symbol of blessing. Therefore, every winter solstice, people will prepare a lot of jiaozi to express their good wishes for the new year.

Fourth, hold a family dinner

On the day of the winter solstice, people will also hold a family dinner, get together and have fun, and express their expectations for the new year. People often invite friends and relatives to visit their homes to celebrate the New Year and enjoy delicious food together. Family banquets usually prepare rich meals, such as hot pot, rabbit meat, fish-flavored shredded pork and other delicious foods to express good hopes for the new year.

In short, on the winter solstice, people have many customs to express their wishes, including putting up Spring Festival couplets, praying for good luck, eating jiaozi, holding family banquets and so on. I hope everyone can have a wonderful winter solstice and welcome a better life in the new year.